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Time is one of life’s most precious commodities. We never have enough for family and friends. It seems work and project deadlines are always upon us; who reading this has too vacations that are too long?

Recently a friend , not an organizing colleague but a professional in another field, was sharing an experience of working with a hoarder. “She kept me waiting for an hour, another time she was still asleep the when I arrived” he said. I explained that hoarding not only happen with collections of “stuff”, but it also can occur with time. A time hoarder is someone that is trying to “do it all, not just keep it all”.

Dicitionary.com defines Hoard as a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc. Saying “yes” to every opportunity, not being able to “edit” your schedule can make your free time disappear.

Schedule work and play activities, check the calendar before making commitments, and most importantly do not be afraid to say “no” or “not now”. You will be surprised how quickly the clutter of your minutes become pleasant organized hours.